Clutch Basket Removal Tool

[Druting]

Hi, i'm stripping down my engine after bending two of the valves in the front cylinder and was wondering if anyone knew where i'd get a tool to remove the clutch basket?

Thanks,
Druting

[sirch345]

I take it you're doing more than just replacing the bent valves if you want to remove the clutch.

The Haynes workshop manual shows you how to make a simple clutch locking tool, to do just that,

Chris.

[tony.mon]

Yeah, I made one from the plans in the Haynes manual.
Must have got something wrong, 'cause it bent and I ended up hiring a proper Honda one for the day from the local dealer. Only charged me a fiver, so not so bad.

Got to do it again soon as I've picked up a spare clutch from E-bay and am still trying to sort the savage bite when launching on the drag strip.

on the other hand the bottom end is making horrible rumbly noises so the spare crank might go in as well..... It's looking like a whole weekend not just an evening- bollox.

[BIG STEVE]

I am currently reomving my clutch too, i have had it out in the past when the enngine is in the frame....easy peasey in gear back brake on etc.....
Different story when the lumps on ya work bench..... i have seen an inner basket holding tool on the net for £25 quid inc postage
I am going to ratchet strap the engine down to my work bench and use an old chain around the sprocket locked in the vice and try it that way.
got to agree though its a proper pain in the tits without the proper tools.
Let me know if you succeed another way.

Steve R

[sirch345]

Let me know if you succeed another way.

Steve R

Steve,

If you have a spare smooth (steel) clutch plate you can weld (if you have or a mate has a welder) an arm onto that to hold the clutch center while you undo it

Chris.

[BIG STEVE]

Thanks chris,
Got it nailed now, strapped the bugger to the bench put it in gear and then re inserted the sprocket bolt on the output shaft.
Put a 14mm socket on the bolt with a bar not a ratchet which sat on the bench.
Then used an impact gun on the star nut in the clutch and (que formula one tyre change noise) it was off in a flash.
But I couldnt agree more if anyone has any steel clutch rings from a clutch pack they have changed bung me one in the post cuz you can weld up a perfect tool to hold the inner basket, at a fraction of the cost of buying a holding tool.
I was only changing the friction plates & springs for h/d`s so this was not an option for me.

Cheers

Steve R

[Trainraider]

Well, since I don't have the haynes manual, and the workshop manual is only referring to the "official and expensive" clutch center holder - Could someone scan the page from the Haynes manual showing how and what kind the "easy tool" would look like?

[Wicky]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB-CBR- ... 19d46a8b3c

[tony.mon]

Yep. That one makes it really easy.
You brace the handle against the footrest assembly, use a rag or something to stop it marking the soft alloy.